Tofu Tacos

12 ingredients
16 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) box extra firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 3 cups finely shredded lettuce or 3 cups cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 8 soft corn tortillas (6-inch)
  • 1 cup salsa, of your choice
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Rinse tofu, drain in a colander for about 5 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2
    Cut into 1-inch cubes and lightly blot with more paper towels.
  3. 3
    In a bowl, mix soy sauce, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and cayenne.
  4. 4
    Add tofu and mix gently to coat cubes completely.
  5. 5
    Let stand 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6
    Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix lettuce with vinegar.
  7. 7
    Stack tortillas and enclose in plastic wrap.
  8. 8
    Thread tofu cubes equally onto four 8-inch wooden skewers.
  9. 9
    Set a 12-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat.
  10. 10
    When pan is hot, lay skewers in pan and turn as needed to brown tofu on all sides, 5-6 minutes total.
  11. 11
    Transfer to a serving platter.
  12. 12
    Mound lettuce mixture alongside.
  13. 13
    Heat tortillas in a microwave oven at full power until hot and steamy, 30-45 seconds.
  14. 14
    Wrap in a towel.
  15. 15
    Serve with tofu and lettuce, salsa, and sour cream.
  16. 16
    Eat taco style, filling as desired.

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